A. I. Milanich. Physical Laws and a New Discrete Space Concept

Abstract In this article some problems in modern physics and cosmology was discussed. The inconsistencies between experimental astrophysical data and basic physical laws are revealed. A new concept of the quantum -discrete space, the defiance in the law of conservation of energy and limited radius of gravitational forces spread are discussed. The alternate sight on a nature of cosmic microwave background (CMB) is offered. The conclusions about a local range of the classical physical laws are made and the reasons for the benefit of is quasi-steady state model of our Universe are represented

Consensual unions in Central America : historical continuities and new emerging patterns

Central America has a long history of family formation via consensual union instead of formal marriage. The historically high levels of cohabitation have persisted throughout the twentieth century up to the present day and can be traced in the remarkably high levels of nonmarital childbearing in the region. This chapter reviews past and recent trends in the prevalence of consensual unions in six Central American countries - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama - in order to ascertain whether cohabitation has reached an upper ceiling in the region and whether the apparent stability at the aggregate level conceals significant changes in cohabiting patterns across social groups. The analyses reveal that the expansion of cohabitation has not come to an end so far, largely because of the recent increase in consensual unions among the higher educated strata. The historically negative educational gradient of cohabitation remains largely in place, but differentials in union patterns across countries and across social groups have narrowed considerably in the past two decades

At the Sea’s Edge: Elders and Children in the Littorals of Barbados and the Bahamas

Littorals in the in the Exuma Cays, Bahamas and the Bath Plantation, Barbados are comparative in many ways. These edges of the sea have provided critical services to local people during the time of slavery and since. More than food and medicine, the littoral is the nightly sea bath, where children are instructed, and the last ecosystem effectively used by the elderly. Independence and self- respect derive from use and protection of these littoral by individuals and communities. Local patterns of conservation and use are argued to be essential in the ecological structure and functions of the littoral. Development projects and marine protected areas alike are seen as potentially breaking local ties with the littoral causing trophic skew and damaging local society. If development occurs, mitigation solutions potentially derive from legally recognizing local people as partners in the co-management of their traditional littoral. Included with this article is a presentation prepared by Drs. Brent and Richard Stoffle.This item is part of the Richard Stoffle Collection. It was digitized from a physical copy provided by Richard Stoffle, Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology, School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona. For more information about items in this collection, please email Special Collections, [email protected]